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Yes. Rabies is a virus and could be called a parasite.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoNo, rabies is not caused by parasites. Rabies is contracted through the saliva of an infected animal coming into contact with an open wound.
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Can parasites cause pneumonia?
Yes
Why do viruses not cause decay?
Because they are obligate parasites
How dangerous are parasites?
Parasites are very dangerous. They can cause sicknesses. A parasite is a host which is a living organism that lives and eats off of another organism to live. Tapeworms are considered parasites because they feed off of all the food that enters your intestines. Some parasites, like tapeworms, can, accidentally, cause death.
Some fungi are parasites?
yesit's true, for example ustilago myadis. cause corn rust
If you touched a dead rat that had rabies could you get rabies?
Yes you can get rabies from a WILD rat.But PET rats do not carry rabies because at the pet store, they receive rabies shots before they are put on sale.This is why you should never touch a wild rat if you ever encounter one. If you somehow get bit by a wild rat seek immediate medical attention as in going to the hospital to get a rabies shot. If a PET rat bites you do not worry because they WILL NOT carry this disease.
What are some parasites and diseases of polar bears?
Trichinella, rabies, skin diseases
Can parasites cause viruses?
Parasites can carry and transmit viruses, but they do not "cause" them.
What can rabies do?
If not treated properly, rabies may cause death.
Can parasites cause pneumonia?
Yes
If your dog bites you and breaks the skin and he has a parasite can you get it?
You can get rabies and other bacterial diseases from a dog bite, but not things like "parasites" such as worms.
Can rabies cause encephalitis?
It may also cause encephalitis
Can dog bites cause illness?
Yes. Especially if the dog has rabies. If the dog has not been injected with anti-rabies, a dog's bite can even cause death.
What animal did Edgar Allan Poe get rabies from?
There is no indication that Poe had rabies. Rabies has been speculated as a cause of death but that is so unlikely that it should be ruled out emphatically,
Are wild birds healthy to touch?
Definitely not. Do not touch any wild animal without permission from an expert. Wild birds carry bird flu and rabies. Bird droppings can contain parasites that can cause infection and risk of misdevelopement in unborn children.
Parasites some conditions may cause infections to the feet and hands?
parasites that ;undert some conditions can cause infections to the feet and hands are called
Could rabies shots taken by humans cause lockjaw?
No. It does not cause lockjaw.
Can rabies in racoons cause seizures?
yes, if it has ravies that can cause raccoons to have seizures.
